KANOPOLIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Kanopolis Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Ellsworth school district, located in Kanopolis, KS with about 106 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, Kanopolis Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Kanopolis Middle School is a public educational institution located in Kanopolis, Kansas, serving as a key component of the Ellsworth County Unified School District 327. As a smaller-scale middle school, it focuses on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment where students in their formative adolescent years receive personalized attention. The school is dedicated to preparing students for the academic and social challenges of high school by offering a structured curriculum that balances core subjects with student development.

By operating under the USD 327 district, Kanopolis Middle School benefits from shared resources and a unified educational vision that emphasizes academic achievement and local engagement. The school’s presence in the small, tight-knit community of Kanopolis allows for strong collaboration between educators, parents, and students, ensuring that individual learning needs are met in an encouraging atmosphere. For more specific information regarding school programs, calendars, and district policies, stakeholders and community members can visit their official website at [www.usd327.org](http://www.usd327.org).

For more information, contact Kanopolis Middle at (785) 472-4477 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.